Divisional Finance Controller

Divisional Finance Controller - £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits; Exeter

One of Devon's leading FMCG businesses North of Exeter seeks a Commercial Finance Controller to drive profit within a sizeable yet growing business unit..

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be number one in finance and driving the performance for the c£190m business unit. Your responsibilities will include:

- Month end Close and performance reporting. You will be responsible for financial reporting, presenting the strategy for the financial success of the division. 

- Financial Planning covering all aspects including the annual budget, quarterly and yearly forecasts and continued assessment of business risks and opportunities.

- Control of the balance sheet, maintaining a constant focus on cash flow.

- Analysing all direct and indirect costs, driving cost control through insightful analysis.

- Control and analysis of stock. 

- Leading and developing the divisional finance team. One to one appraisals and mentorship.

Your Profile:

- Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 2 - 5 years post qualified experience

- FMCG or manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential

- Influential and interpersonal skills

- A strong commercial acumen. 

What’s on offer

For the successful candidate this position will offer between £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits. If this role sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with an updated CV and we can arrange a discussion.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful Element Recruitment is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Element Recruitment will not discriminate on unlawful grounds.